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Needle bearing noise or something else?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Allex95, Aug 25, 2020.

  1. Aug 25, 2020 at 8:55 PM
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    Allex95

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    So I’ve been getting this humming around 50mph but most noticeable when going 70mph a humming sound that goes in and out. I did install some toytec coilovers this past month but I know it’s not that cause I heard the noise prior to putting them on. I heard it a couple months back from coming back from a trip from Big bear. No excessive play on the driver side cv it’s actually pretty tight. No change in noise when turning on the freeway either. I do have play in the front driveshaft u-joint not both on the front just one. I’m thinking it could be that and I wanted opinions from other people who could help me out :thumbsup: check wheel bearings on both sides and there food as well.
     
  2. Aug 25, 2020 at 11:11 PM
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    Anyone?
     
  3. Aug 26, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    It might be the driver side needle bearing. After a lift, the steeper angle of the CV puts more strain on the needle bearing. But, you will usually see some slop with the CV connection to the differential and you have said there isn't much. Noise can travel though. Have you checked your rear wheel bearings?

    You might be a candidate to replace the needle bearing with a bushing from ECGS.

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/sXIfHArtvF8
     

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